Kellen Shelton, MBA, CFE, CAMS – 2024 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Special Agent
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Investigations
www.hsi.gov
Recent Career Highlights:
In the past year, Kellen testified in a federal criminal trial, in one of his investigations. The case involved an individual exploiting unassuming victims. The individual used various methods to conceal their exploitation schemes. Kellen utilized innovative techniques to uncover the deception, and the result of the jury trial was a guilty verdict. Kellen was also nominated for the Houston Business Journal “40 Under 40” Award. Lastly, Kellen provided executive protection to foreign dignitaries at the United Nations General Assembly and bipartisan political conventions.
Outreach Beyond the Firm:
Being a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE – Houston Chapter), the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS – Houston Chapter), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Kellen strives to have an active presence and be an outward supporter within the community, he serves. Kellen volunteers for community outreach events for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), to showcase the diverse opportunities that an accounting background can have in law enforcement. Kellen plans to host additional speaking engagements this year, to encourage people to consider a career in public service.
Favorite podcasts/books/blogs/websites/magazines for professional development:
Oh My Fraud Podcast, AICPA Insights Blog, and Looking Forward by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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